Enhancing Earth Science Curriculum with Project-Based Learning and Remote Sensing
Explore the integration of project-based learning, remote sensing, and core Earth science concepts like plate tectonics and ozone research into the curriculum. Engage students with hands-on activities, model-making, and unique research questions. Discover the importance of density, EMS, and convection through real-world applications. Revisit core concepts throughout the school year to deepen understanding.
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Incorporating Incorporating Into the Earth Science Curriculum
Project based learning -satellite/remote sensing -ozone -plate tectonics Core Concepts - density - EMS - convection Resources
Remote Sensing Project -Expansion of my satellite project -Transition activity
Requirements: Word document "poster" Model of remote sensing instrument
Ozone Project Learn more about ozone Design a unique question to research - spend time on this step - most groups need assistance - keep working until question is specific to simplify research
Ozone Research Questions Student generated topics -How does the ozone hole affect the arctic food web? -Is there a connection between bad ozone and global warming? -What is the cost of smog related health issues? -What is bad ozone doing to plants? -Is the thinning ozone layer increasing mutations? -Is there a link between smog and asthma? -Can the ozone hole be repaired?
Plate Tectonics Lab Extension of class lab Students ask a question and design an experiment to answer it
Earthquake lab videos earth quake lab video #1 earth quake video #2 slow motion video
Core Concepts revisited throughout the school year Examples: Density Convection Electromagnetic Spectrum
Density Begin year with review and lab activities, then revisit - ocean exploration, water temps, salinity, ROV currents, thermohaline circulation - construct a neutrally bouyant object - convection - air masses and fronts - cloud formation
Convection introduced after density, then revisited - convection currents within mantle of earth, plate tectonics - convection currents within sun - transfer of energy via convection in atmosphere, cloud formation, winds
Food coloring is placed off center on bottom, is drawn inward, then rises as it reaches the heat source.
Electromagnetic Spectrum - remote sensing - astronomy, telescopes - atmosphere, ozone, earth's energy budget
Resources My Nasa Data SWAC NOAA NASA Windows to the Universe
